Cwmtydu (part of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast) is a secluded cove with a predominantly shingle beach. Both folding and faulting are exposed in the
bands of shales and grits that form the cliffs. These rocks were laid down
400 million years ago in the Silurian era. At low tide why not take a look
at some of the caves which over the years have played host to many of the
smugglers which frequently used the secluded bay, safe from prying eyes. In
the last century, the little sailing ships landed their cargoes of culm and
limestone and the kiln where they burned the lime is preserved by the
National Trust and is easily reached from the car park.

In World War 1, a German submarine commander took his submarine into the
cove to surface, charging his batteries and fetching fresh water from the
stream for his men. He knew the cove from a peacetime visit.

The Tydu stream forms freshwater ponds on the beach, and the cliffs either
side of the cove offer some stunning coastal walking.

Atlantic Grey Seals have also frequented this beach - even choosing the beach as a nursery back in September 2004.

Parking spaces are available and public toilets and cafe. There is a well used Heritage coastal footpath following the cliff tops all the way to New Quay which affords some outstanding views of Cardigan Bay.
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